{"product_id":"ishikitayumi-tenugui-umanome","title":"Tenugui — Chusen-dyed \"Uma no Me\" by Yumi Ishikita","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDyed Hand Towel \"Horse's Eye\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign: Ishikita Yumi \/ Dyeing: Hamamatsu Dyeing Workshop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-umanome-all_d3d88501-431c-44fe-b972-a2168bb22d1a.jpg?v=1760198787\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a dyed hand towel featuring a horse's eye motif, evoking a gentle and somewhat nostalgic scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the design by dyer Ishikita Yumi, each piece is carefully dyed one by one at the Hamamatsu Dyeing Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dyeing adds a beautiful depth unique to hand dyeing, creating a subtle brilliance without any front or back side distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended as an interior accent or as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-umanome-gr-1_fa124426-b3cf-45f5-9407-85916fe26163.jpg?v=1760198797\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-umanome-gr-2_f871aa36-6f63-4ff1-b8c8-4cc690bb4a3f.jpg?v=1760199302\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Green (Back Side)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful dye without front or back side distinction, a harmonious combination unique to hand dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-umanome-gr-3_a2c28a69-9bf2-4f42-8172-3d2f9c7abd30.jpg?v=1760198770\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Green (Enlarged)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes the logo of dyer Ishikita Yumi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-umanome-blue-1_4fa95fe3-9f78-4eb3-9a58-d2622039b415.jpg?v=1760198799\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-umanome-blue-2_7c215b47-4175-41e6-8d7d-36d80d1e2480.jpg?v=1760198779\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Blue (Back Side)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful dye without front or back side distinction, a harmonious combination unique to hand dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-umanome-blue-3_96f424e6-ace9-45cb-b65c-28c5dc59cca1.jpg?v=1760198768\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Blue (Enlarged)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes the logo of dyer Ishikita Yumi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-umanome-bk-1_55490a04-8bec-40bf-afdd-08a6137ec5b3.jpg?v=1760198802\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-umanome-bk-2_3314f989-aee3-480a-86c3-292ef737658f.jpg?v=1760198791\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Black (Back Side)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful dye without front or back side distinction, a harmonious combination unique to hand dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-umanome-bk-3_82bf7161-f49c-44ef-8d5e-cd4f6b866438.jpg?v=1760198792\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Black (Enlarged)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes the logo of dyer Ishikita Yumi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-umanome-brn-1_2dd7186c-926c-4e35-bc1c-16e1324f016e.jpg?v=1760198797\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-umanome-brn-2_b91b9593-1e20-4ad6-8590-8768c2d8b77a.jpg?v=1760198773\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Brown (Back Side)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful dye without front or back side distinction, a harmonious combination unique to hand dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-umanome-brn-3_e1f60f2c-964b-4b70-ba53-eb4c59cf0a63.jpg?v=1760198775\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Brown (Enlarged)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes the logo of dyer Ishikita Yumi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/1_d9787ca1-f501-4ba5-a835-fc5c78d8677f.jpg?v=1759995392\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll dyeing is done by hand, so there are individual differences in the thickness of the dye and the way the colors are applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere may be some color irregularities or uneven dyeing in parts, but this is part of the charm of hand dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/1-02_fdcda7f9-c599-46d0-b6e8-f93871278276.jpg?v=1759995392\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Wax Application]\u003c\/strong\u003e Left Side\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing stencil paper, wax (bouzen wax) is carefully applied to the parts where the dye should be slightly resisted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wax prevents the dye from penetrating the fabric, making the stencil outlines clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Dyeing (Resist Dyeing)]\u003c\/strong\u003e Right Side\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a tool called \"Yakan,\" the dye is applied from above in a process called injection dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe injected dye penetrates firmly to the underside of the fabric, resulting in a beautiful finish without front or back side distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe individual irregularities and slight shaking unique to hand dyeing add to the charm of the resist dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/1-03_d21b7c5f-43c7-42fc-aa16-416088fd3147.jpg?v=1759995392\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Washing] Left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the dyeing is finished, the cloth is carefully washed in water, a process that removes any dye or paste that has not adhered to the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis washing causes the colors to settle and creates a soft blend of hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Drying] Right\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe washed cloth is hung high and dried naturally in the wind and sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gentle fluttering in the breeze is one of the beautiful scenes unique to hand dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Specifications]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: 100% silk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnique: Hand dyeing (Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Approximately 90 x 36 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry of origin: Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[About the maker]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDyer: Yumi Ishikita\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dyer residing in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Inspired by daily scenery and nature, she creates dyed works that convey the warmth of handmade craftsmanship. She expresses traditional techniques with a modern sensibility and has received high acclaim both domestically and internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・1997 Graduated from Joshibi University of Art and Design, Department of Arts and Crafts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・2012 Selected for the 86th “National Exhibition” for the first time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・2014 Received the Newcomer Award at the 88th “National Exhibition”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・2016 Awarded the Encouragement Prize at the “Japan Folk Art Museum Exhibition”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・2022 Received the National Painting Award at the 96th “National Exhibition”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikitayumi.jpg?v=1758963080\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by Masahiro Sakabe\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"染色家 石北有美","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":46884587438234,"sku":"ISK-TN-002-GR","price":1980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":46884587471002,"sku":"ISK-TN-002-BK","price":1980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":46884587503770,"sku":"ISK-TN-002-BR","price":1980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":46884587536538,"sku":"ISK-TN-002-NV","price":1980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-umanome-all_0227ae51-d79a-42b3-b7bd-767d0b37b056.jpg?v=1765710256","url":"https:\/\/fuwamarket.live\/en\/products\/ishikitayumi-tenugui-umanome","provider":" Fuwa Market（フウワマーケット）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}